Former Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III was diagnosed with leukemia after being drafted in the second round by the Texans in April.
Houston Texans rookie wide receiver John Metchie III announced Sunday that he has been diagnosed with a form of leukemia., Metchie says he is getting treatment for acute promyelocytic leukemia, “the most curable form," and expects “to make a recovery at a later point in time.”
“As a result of this diagnosis, I will likely not be playing football this season,” Metchie said. “My main focus will be on my health and recovery. ... I cannot wait to come back stronger than ever.” Metchie went 44th in the second round of this year's NFL draft out of Alabama, where he had 96 receptions for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns last season for the Crimson Tide. He tore his left ACLStay informed about local news and weather in Southern California. Get the NBC LA app for
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